NYE on my own

[Singlemammaxx]

This is the first New Years on my own. Well my DD who’s nearly 6 will be with me.

Mum not well (tbf she hasn’t asked what I’m doing and yesterday when I saw her she said see you next year) dad lives 2 hours away, not close enough to siblings, one of my closest friends is abroad and my other closest is with her boyfriends family.

I left my boyfriend of 3 years at the start of the year. (Not my daughters father, he isn’t walked away and it’s around). I’m hoping my daughter will be awake to watch the fireworks on the TV.

I do feel a bit shit as it’s been Christmas, my birthday, then Valentine’s Day soon and not having a partner to share it with makes me feel a bit down.

What can I do to make me feel better? Anyone else on their own?

I just can’t wait to get back into routine in January!

I was meant to say he isn’t around and walked away

I'm also on my own for NYE. Well, my 1 year old will be here but definitely be asleep. I think I'm going to make us nice dinner and then go to bed at normal time. No hangover on new years day for me! So I will be winning!

It's crap when you want company and know it's not going to happen I've planned for alone time because I want it. I can't be chewed to go out and anyway if push comes to shove there's always an entertaining thread on here new year usually.

Couple of beers, nice nibbles and something to do. I can't wait until the normal routine kicks in either.

Sorry you’re feeling a bit down. You’ll be fine, you have the best person in your life there (til she crashes out ). There will be plenty of New Year’s eves to come

I'm spending NYE home alone by choice, can't wait Bottle of wine, nice food, PJs on, Netflix then the fireworks on TV. You don't need someone else with you to enjoy the night. Pamper yourself, enjoy!

I'm a firm believer in starting the year as you mean to go on, so I stay at home, with my husband, (but he has been known to be working away over the festive period leaving me on my own).

I don't drink alcohol, and because everyone knows that I don't drink, I'm the first phonecall if anything goes wrong, (even when that means me driving 100 miles as the clock turns midnight when I'm on the motorway on my way there!)

My point is, that hogmanay is a huge deal for most people in Scotland, but it's just not for me. I'd much prefer to be hangover free, and able to get up and do something fun on the 1st of January!

Maybe you should find something to do with your DD on the 1st, and start a new tradition... I'm sure she would enjoy that more than staying up past her bedtime and being overtired and grouchy the next day...

Get your favourite dinner in, your favourite drink and find something good to watch. Don't focus on the NYE bit. Just the bit where you treat yourself to things you like.

I spend every New Years alone with my kids as a lone parent. It’s just the way it is. Does make me feel abit down though

I do feel a bit shit as it’s been Christmas, my birthday, then Valentine’s Day soon and not having a partner to share it with makes me feel a bit down.

The 'firsts' after a breakup are always a bit shit, let yourself grieve and wallow a bit. I had the same year of them and I told myself that the year after, that was going to be better.

I have this weird kind of mindset where that actually worked - went to bed on 31 Dec feeling a bit glum, woke up on 1 Jan like a woman (positively) possessed!

This is my 2nd NYE alone with DS. Last year was his Dads turn to have him and I went out. Didn't drink much and tbh it was ok but wouldn't say amazing. Bit bored and would have loved to have been tucked in bed early. So this year I don't mind being at home with DS. I'll prob go to bed before midnight. I've brought my self a mini bottle of fizz and I'll eat chocolates. I agree the 1sts are always the hardest. But least we won't have a hangover on the 1st Jan

I’ve engineered NYE on my own tonight. Just been away for Xmas (abroad, 2 weeks) where I barely got a break. Delayed flight back followed by 1.5 hour drive home in early hours of the morning yesterday. Back to work today and tomorrow and shattered already.

DH wanted to visit a friend who is over from overseas and DD is with my parents and fancies staying there for NYE. Crack on.

Bubble bath, champers and clean bedding for one, please!

I spent NYE alone with the dog last year, was great. Would happily do it again!

Me too!

Focus on the positives:

You’ll be saving a shit load of money

You won’t be dealing with vomiting groping drunks and you’re feet getting trodden on every 2 secs and fighting to get served at a bar

You won’t be dodging New Years kisses from dodgy types

You can eat, drink and watch what you want

I’ve a few chores earlier in day but I’ll be finishing them off with a long hot bubble bath

Then I’ll get snacks and drinks I want ready (I’ve in cheeseboard stuff, crisps and dips, fancy nuts, choc, puddings, Schloer though I may have a cheeky wee bit of alcohol - not supposed to drink on my meds but they don’t do any real harm I just get tipsy quicker and I’m pretty good at knowing my limit)

Then I’m planning on watching a load of musicals and singing along to them!

I’m lucky I’m in a high flat that happens to overlook a local social club that are probably going to do some fireworks which I’ll be able to watch from bed! No standing in the freezing cold trying not to get elbowed or trodden on!

And having a REALLY long lie in New Year’s Day.

My DD is playing with her Hama beads and I’m with a small pink Gin and lemonade I don’t feel too down at the moment and I’m trying to stay off Facebook and Instagram. I was in Sainsbury’s earlier and everyone excited getting their NYE stuff in made me feel quite alone. I might take DD out somewhere tomorrow but stuck for ideas! Gonna cook dinner in a min x

Hey OP just checking in. Just chilling on the sofa while DS is playing. Feeling good atm. Going to finish my crochet projects and happy I'll feel fresh tomorrow

I'm almost on my own. Dh is on call away from home (doctor) and only ds (17) is here, he hasn't had any invitations out and split from his girlfriend recently so is a happiness vacuum and plans on going to bed. Other dc are out, one working, one at a party.

I will drink wine by myself and go to bed early I expect. Not much of a one for new year anyway!

I'm content to be alone, well I have ex's dog if that counts.

There are people I could be with but I'm in no mood to celebrate so I'm happy to let them get on and enjoy it.

I’m on my own with my 8 year old and the dog. We went out for chips, ate the brownies we made earlier and we are now in the big bed together watching TV and have a cuddle.

I am home alone too. I was meant to be on my way for ten days holiday to Thailand at this moment in time, but instead I got an ear infection and am now home alone with the dog. The dog was too upset about the fireworks to poo while we were out for a walk earlier, so is farting at my feed.

So to sum up, I am home alone with an ear infection, missing my holiday and in close proximity to a flatulent dog. Lucky old me.

Alone. By choice. Well - I didn't want to go out so I told everyone I was busy I am busy - watching Midsomer Murders and drinking Twinings. Snuggly

Same here, although ds is only 4 so he'll be off to bed soon. Would love for him to stay up to watch the fireworks on tv but not sure if that's fair. Unless if he crashes on the sofa I can carry him to bed. Just feel a bit

Me too op! Except for my 7 month old and 3 year old who are in bed. I love NYE and was a bit bummed. My husband works offshore and Everyone seems to have made their own plans. Last year we hosted a big party for our friends but no one offered this year so alone I am. But I will make the most of it by stuffing my face and sipping a mini bottle of Prosecco! Happy New Year